Ever wonder about how Streets got their name, and if there is an alluring story behind it?
Commercial Queen Street wasn’t always associated with the regal Queen Victoria. Prior its royal naming in 1837, Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada John Graves Simcoe (of Simcoe Street) dubbed the thoroughfare as “Lot Street.” Lot Street was a 100 acre park laid out in lots for development to attract people to settle in the narrow deep waterfront lots – the perfect holiday homes located by the Don River west to Lansdowne.
Broadview Ave is literal in its naming, since when you are at the top of Broadview it provides a wide vista of the city. Spacing’s Dylan Reid has a more in depth article of some of Toronto’s literal street names and Chris Bateman provides some further history on some of Toronto’s more famous street names.
On October 26th Ron Fletcher, Riverside’s historical aficionado, delves into how some of Riverside streets got their name. With his characteristic candor Ron will lead you on a walking conversation through the streets of Riverside.
Space is limited. Register now and get your historical fix: https://riversidewalkfest2013.eventbrite.com
Riverside WalkFEST was possible due to generous sponsorship from Streetcar.